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WV08 UJU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,194 mi
Last recorded144,194 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 UJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 144,194 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 135,411 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 135,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 126,461 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2022 126,461 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2021 121,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 121,356 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 118,925 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 116,660 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle seat ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 116,355 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle seat ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,029 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 106,111 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,958 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front sub-frame support bracket bolts loose

offside front sub-frame support beacket bolts loose

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,688 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 78,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,442 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2013 66,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r outer rear lamp not working

Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

o/s/r outer rear lamp not working

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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WV08 UJU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 100,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV08 UJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV08 UJU registered?

WV08 UJU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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